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Pasta Veg Soup with Cream

June 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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pasta_veg_soup_with_cream Pasta Veg Soup with Cream - A glorified, rich, hearty soup, that has the supreme distinction of added cream! Zesty veggies, and your favorite pasta, mingled with spices, are what make up this savory soup. A dallop of sour cream tops it off, literally.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Squash, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Pasta Veg Soup with Cream

8 oz Acine di Pepe OR Small Shells, uncooked
2 md Acorn squash, about 1 1/2 lb each, split, peeled, seeded, and quartered
2 tb Margarine
1 lg Onion, chopped
3/4 ts Ground mace or nutmeg
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 c Grated carrot
1 1/2 ts Brown sugar
3 cn Low-sodium Vegetable broth, 13oz.

TOPPING
1 c Non-fat sour cream
1 tb Sugar

Directions to make Pasta Veg Soup with Cream

Step 1:Cook squash in one inch of water in covered saucepan for 15 minutes, or until tender. Cool. Scrape out pulp and put back in pot. Add margarine, onion, carrots, sugar, mace, ginger and cinnamon. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Step 2:Add 3 cups of the broth and puree all in a blender or food processor. Return to the pot and add remaining three cups of broth, bring to a boil and add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until pasta is done.
Step 3:Before serving, blend sour cream and sugar in a separate bowl. Put dollop on top of each bowl of soup. Serve hot.

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Chunky Mac and Cheese

June 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Casserole, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper

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chunky_mac_cheese Chunky Mac and Cheese - For this tasty, distinct, easy pasta meal, we got creative! We took two very popular foods and married them into one dish, for a fantastic result. Hawiaan pizza, meets mac and cheese, who knew it would such an astounding meal. Kids love this!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ham , Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chunky Mac and Cheese

7 ounce pkg elbow macaroni
8 ounce jar processed American cheese
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, diced
8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup onion, finley chopped

Directions to make Chunky Mac and Cheese

Step 1:Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients together, to make a cheese sauce.
Step 3:Stir in cheese sauce until combined. Add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately.

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Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta

June 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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saucy_crockpot_chicken_pasta Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta - This completely creamy,slightly spiced, chicken crockpot recipe is so saucy and thick, we serve it over pasta so as not to miss a drop. A chicken and pasta recipe, is always a light change, and this one is super easy, as the crockpot does the work!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta

1 -4 lb chicken, cut up
1 cup Canned tomatoes
1 Green pepper, chopped
1 small Onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Paprika
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1 cup Sour cream

Directions to make Saucy Crockpot Chicken for Pasta

Step 1:Put 1 1/2 cups water and all ingredients except flour and sour cream into crockpot. Stir to blend. Cover pot and cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours until chicken is tender.
Step 2:Remove chicken pieces from cooker. Skim off fat. Turn control to HIGH.
Step 3:Blend flour with 1/4 cup cooled juices fromm crockpot. Mix into liquid in cooker. Stir until thickened. Blend in sour cream. Return chicken to pot. Heat through, but do not boil.

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Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic

June 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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angel_hair_pasta_with_lemon_garlic Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic - The very small, thin angel hair, is so fine and light, we did not add sauce. Instead we added fresh, chopped tomato and garlic, with a hint of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and tossed it all with olive oil. So light and delicious, this best garlic pasta yet very satisfying.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic

1 ts Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, peel & mince
1/2 c Dry white wine
1/4 c Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 c Chopped tomato (1 medium)
4 oz Spinach angel hair pasta
4 oz Semolina angel hair pasta
1/4 c Chopped fresh basil
2 tb Freshly grated Parmesan
Ground black pepper to taste

Directions to make Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic

Step 1:Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and maintain at a boil.
Step 2:Put the olive oil and garlic in a saute’ pan and cook over medium heat just until the garlic begins to brown. Remove the saute’ pan from the heat and pour in the wine. Return it to the heat. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the wine has been reduced by half. Stir in the lemon juice and tomato. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 3:Place the pasta in the boiling water and cook to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the pasta and put it into a warm serving bowl. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper, along with the tomato mixture. Toss and serve immediately.

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Simple Pasta Salad

June 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

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  Simple Pasta Salad - This homestyle, whole wheat pasta salad, has the added goodness and flavor of colorful, crisp veggies. The dressing is made with oil and vinegar with a dash of ground mustard to intensify the flavor of this incredible pasta salad.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Garden Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Pasta Salad

DRESSING:
1/3 c White wine vinegar
1 tb Olive oil, extra light
1 ts Dill weed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dry mustard
1/8 ts Pepper

SALAD:
5 oz (2 cups) whole wheat rotini pasta
1 c Sliced carrots
1 c Cut 1inch,fresh green beans
1/2 c Red bell pepper strips
4 Green onions, sliced (1/2c)
8 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c Sliced cucumber
3 oz (1/2 c) cubed low fat mozarella cheese

Directions to make Simple Pasta Salad

Step 1:In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients, and shake well.
Step 2:Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water to desired doneness, adding carrots and green beans during the last 2-4 minutes or pasta cooking time. Drain; rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool rapidly.
Step 3:In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta mixture and remaining salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.

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Pasta with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

June 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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  Pasta with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce - Calling all garlic pasta lovers! Allow us to introduce you to your new favotrite dish. Tender, fresh mushrooms, delicious tasting and smelling garlic and onions, simmered in the richest, creamiest sauce you’ve ever made.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetable, Sauce, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Pasta with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

2 c Morel mushrooms
2 tb Unsalted butter
1 tb Finely minced garlic
1 tb Finely minced shallots,OR Onions
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Sherry or Madeira
1/4 c Brandy
1/2 c Whipping cream
12 oz Fresh pasta,OR 8 oz Dried Pasta

Directions to make Pasta with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

Step 1:WIPE MORELS CLEAN. Cut larger ones in quarters, leave smaller ones whole. Bring 4 quarts of cold, salted water to a boil over high heat on the stove.
Step 2:Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the morels, garlic, shallots and salt. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the sherry and brandy. Increase the heat to high and cook until the liquid reduces by about 2/3. Add the cream and cook until the liquid reduces to a saucelike consistency and is thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove from the heat and keep in a warm place until the pasta is finished cooking. Add the pasta to the boiling water, cook until desired doneness, drain and toss with the mushrooms.

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Quick Veg Stir Fry over Noodles

June 4, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Easy, Main Course, Pasta, Pasta Video, Supper

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Quick Veg Stir Fry over Noodles - If you love stir fries then this just became your new “must try” Cooked stove top in five to ten minutes, and served over pasta, they don’t get much quicker than that! They also don’t get much better for you.

 

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